Phoenix Christian put their dominant defense on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They claimed a resounding 63-0 victory over the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at home. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 55 points or more this season.
Kevin Palafox was his usual excellent self, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Z'Yeon Rondan, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Phoenix Christian pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Highland Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phoenix Christian will face off against Camp Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Phoenix Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 183 points over their last three matchups. As for Highland Prep, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Glendale Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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